We opened in May 2002 and achieved instant success, setting new levels of standards in the accommodation business in Cape Breton, given our proximity to the beach and the high level of quality we offer our guests. In October 2015 we were honoured to qualify as a 4.5 star-rated property by Canada Select, Canada's national accommodation rating program.

Since opening, we have been ranked as one of the highest rated tourist accommodation properties in all of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia by TripAdvisor, the world's largest review based travel website and Booking,com, one of the world’s leading booking accommodation online websites. We consistently achieve a 95% review score from both of these reputed travel sites each and every year.

Our proximity to the beach is one of our main advantages and offers our guests a premier seaside experience. Our cottages are within 50 ft to 250 ft from North Bay beach. Bonfires on the beach under the moon and stars are a big hit with kids, both young and old!

Location

We had a delightful selection of beautiful artisan and craft shops only 30 minutes from us in either direction on the Cabot Trail. Be sure to ask us for the artisan map of the shops which feature local artwork, pottery, wood and leather creations, glassworks and paintings...to name just a few.

Dining

Lantern Hill & Hollow does not serve any meals. Ingonish has a great array of casual and fine dining options. All restaurants have fresh seafood selections available such as Atlantic lobster, snow crab, mussels, haddock and halibut.
Here are our favorites:

The lobster fishing season in this area starts in mid-May and finishes in mid-July. If you time it right you can buy lobster directly from the local fisherman on their boats at the wharf in North Bay (just minutes away).

We also have a great seafood shop just up the road and depending on availability Rod can supply you fresh seafood selections. He does a superb job cooking lobsters for you too if you prefer to buy them ready to eat!

Every evening of the week during the prime summer months, we are fortunate to have live music at two venues- the Keltic Lodge's Highland Sitting Room and the Glenghorm's Thirsty Hiker Pub. As the weekend comes upon us, Coastal Waters has music too!